Leo gets 5 squirrels on Monday and 6 squirrels on Tuesday, then gives away 5. How many squirrels are left?
6 squirrels.
5 + 6 - 5 = 6.
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Math riddles hide a calculation inside a short story. Pull out the numbers, work out what is being asked, and watch for a trick such as a unit change.
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